Narrandera High School finally celebrated NAIDOC Day, its first in three years, with the Welcome to Country and Didgeridoo welcome setting the scene for a day of inclusivity and education.

The highlight of the day was the final event – the commissioning of the Stewart James mural.

Stuart explained the symbols and significance of the artwork, which is an extraordinary example of Aboriginal culture that will now form a permanent part of the Narrandera High School landscape.

Dancers were joined by students from all years to present three local dances and emotion and energy was hair-raising.

Each Year group cycled through a series of actvities including:

• Dance – led by Neville Bamblett, Xavier Beachamp, and local rangers Ben, Malek and Shane
• Aboriginal art – led by Ms Golding and Mrs Mallamace
• Aboriginal Language presented by Ms Lyons and Uncle Roley
• Aboriginal games coached by Joy O’Hara, Glen Borg and Mikey Salafia
• Aboriginal weaving demonstrated by Richard Gilbert, Mrs Hoogers, Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Vidler.

A barbecue lunch was cooked with the assistance of Clontarf members.

This article appeared in the Narrandera Argus, 1 September 2022.